Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education topic Monday, Sept. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. This month’s lecture, “Quackery,” will be presented by Paul Hanson, M.D., internal medicine physician.

Medical quackery has existed as long as medicine has existed, and may involve supplements, drugs, devices or lifestyle changes. It most often involves overpromoting ideas, products and services in the field of health. It differs from fraud in that many of the promoters sincerely believe in what they are promoting. At times, quackery and poor medical care may overlap but are not identical.

The complimentary program will be presented at VVMC, 269 S. Candy Lane, Cottonwood, in Conference Rooms B & C. For easiest access to the conference rooms, park in the visitor lot on Candy Lane, and enter through the Outpatient Services entrance. Please RSVP to 639-6551. Walk-in attendance also is welcome.